The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word IDLER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Shiftless sort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| IDLER | 91 % | 5 |
| DONOTHING | 9 % | 9 |
Why may IDLER be the right solution?
The word "shiftless" means lazy or lacking ambition. An "idler" is someone who is lazy or avoids work, making it a suitable answer for the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shiftless sort
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- idler
- bum
- tramp
- beat
- beats
- vagabond
- idle
- idling
- gears
- tool
- macaroni
- monkey
Crossword Answer definitions
IDLER noun- One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
- One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch
- A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.
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